The Spanish La Liga Matchday 34 will be wildly entertaining with various storylines emerging. On one side, we have the title race getting intensified between Real Madrid and Barcelona with only a few matchdays left. On the other side, we have the bottom three teams fighting to escape the relegation zone. Especially for Real Oviedo, the hopes are really low. Sevilla can jump if they maintain a winning streak. Overall, the upcoming La Liga matchups are largely about redemption and payback. Get to know about the winning chances, teams’ form, and betting odds for the upcoming La Liga Matchday 34 below.
La Liga Previous Matchdays & Highlights
Getafe vs Barcelona (0-2)
Barcelona faced Getafe recently, beating them 2-0 in a clean sheet triumph. Barca has continued its winning streak with its hard-fought away win in Matchday 32. Fermín López and Marcus Rashford scored despite Getafe’s distractions and misleading midfield tactics. Barcelona had lots of chances near the net, but somehow they were all missed. In the end, Barcelona had two goals against Getafe’s zero. It was an assuring win as they lost Lamine Yamal to injury.
Real Betis vs Real Madrid (1-1)
Real Madrid’s title hopes slowly fade as they further increase the gap in standings. Their form has declined sharply after they tied a game with Real Betis. Real Madrid’s defensive midfield was severely deteriorated. Vinícius Júnior scored an early goal, but after that, Real Betis defended well, particularly with their stunning midfield tactics. In the final moments, Real Betis scored the most needed goal. Hector Bellerin scored in the 90+4th minute, drawing the game ultimately.
Atlético Madrid vs Athletic Club (3-2)
Atlético Madrid made Athletic Club chase the target throughout. After Athletic Club’s initial goal, Atlético Madrid chased for a long time to close the gap. Antoine Griezmann scored in the 49th minute, shortly followed by Alexander Sorloth in the 54th minute. After the 90-minute mark, Sorloth scored another goal, and Athletic Club followed up. Ultimately, Atlético Madrid took Athletic Club 3-2 in the clash.
La Liga Matchday 34 Schedule
Girona vs Mallorca
Date: 01 May 2026
Time: 12:30 AM IST (Next Day) | 03:00 PM EDT
Venue: Estadi Montilivi
Villarreal vs Levante
Date: 02 May 2026
Time: 05:30 PM IST | 08:00 AM EDT
Venue: Estadio de la Cerámica
Valencia vs Atlético Madrid
Date: 02 May 2026
Time: 07:45 PM IST | 10:15 AM EDT
Venue: Mestalla Stadium
Alaves vs Athletic Club
Date: 02 May 2026
Time: 10:00 PM IST | 12:30 PM EDT
Venue: Mendizorrotza Stadium
Osasuna vs Barcelona
Date: 02 May 2026
Time: 12:30 AM IST (Next Day) | 03:00 PM EDT
Venue: El Sadar Stadium
Celta Vigo vs Elche
Date: 03 May 2026
Time: 05:30 PM IST | 08:00 AM EDT
Venue: Estadio de Balaídos
Getafe vs Rayo Vallecano
Date: 03 May 2026
Time: 07:45 PM IST | 10:15 AM EDT
Venue: Coliseum Stadium
Real Betis vs Real Oviedo
Date: 03 May 2026
Time: 10:00 PM IST | 12:30 PM EDT
Venue: Estadio de La Cartuja
Espanyol vs Real Madrid
Date: 03 May 2026
Time: 12:30 AM IST (Next Day) | 03:00 PM EDT
Venue: RCDE Stadium
Sevilla vs Real Sociedad
Date: 04 May 2026
Time: 12:30 AM IST (Next Day) | 03:00 PM EDT
Venue: Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium
La Liga Predictions for Selected Fixtures on Matchday 34
Villarreal vs Levante Prediction
Date: 02 May 2026
Time: 05:30 PM IST | 08:00 AM EDT
Venue: Estadio de la Cerámica
Expected Lineups
Villarreal (4-4-2):
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Arnau Tenas |
| Defense | Alfonso Pedraza, Renato Veiga, Rafa Marín, Alexander Freeman |
| Midfield | Alberto Moleiro, Pape Gueye, Santi Comesaña, Nicolas Pépé |
| Attack | Georges Mikautadze, Gerard Moreno |
Levante (4-1-4-1):
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Mathew Ryan |
| Defense | Jeremy Toljan, Adrián de la Fuente, Matías Moreno, Manuel Sánchez |
| Defensive Midfield | Ugo Raghouber |
| Attacking Midfield | Víctor García, Jon Olasagasti, Pablo Martínez, Paco Cortés |
| Attack | Carlos Espí |
Prediction
Levante seems to be improving from their poor form, winning three of their last five games with a draw. Their negative goal differential is somewhat moderate compared to most teams at the bottom of the standings. Showing a decent amount of consistency, Levante comes to face Villarreal on the road. However, Villarreal is ranked 3rd behind Real Madrid. This shows their far better squad and quality. In terms of style, Villarreal has a rapid attacking style that focuses on scoring first. They are the third-best offense, scoring 59 goals over 33 games. Mainly, they tend to have more possession under control. So, Villarreal is the pick for this La Liga game.
The Pick: Villarreal.
Valencia vs Atlético Madrid
Date: 02 May 2026
Time: 07:45 PM IST | 10:15 AM EDT
Venue: Mestalla Stadium
Expected Lineups
Valencia (4-4-2):
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Stole Dimitrievski |
| Defense | José Luis Gayà, César Tárrega, Pepelu, Renzo Saravia |
| Midfield | Largie Ramazani, Guido Rodríguez, Javi Guerra, Luis Rioja |
| Attack | Lucas Beltrán, Umar Sadiq |
Atlético Madrid (4-4-2):
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Jan Oblak |
| Defense | Marcos Llorente, Marc Pubill, Clément Lenglet, Matteo Ruggeri |
| Midfield | Giuliano Simeone, Rodrigo Mendoza, Koke, Álex Baena |
| Attack | Antoine Griezmann, Alexander Sørloth |
Prediction
Atlético Madrid comes after a draw against Arsenal. They scored a penalty goal, but their game was still impressive. Their midfield game was excellent, making rapid transitions and quick passes. In the Spanish La Liga, Diego Simeone’s men have been a dominant side. Particularly, they tend to become more active in the second half. In contrast, Valencia CF is showing an average performance, ranking 12th in the standings. Their last five games have not been consistent, winning only two games out of five. Even though they play at home, Valencia’s squad is inferior to Atletico’s, as the latter has more European exposure. Therefore, Atlético Madrid is predicted to win in this La Liga clash.
The Pick: Atlético Madrid.
Osasuna vs Barcelona
Date: 02 May 2026
Time: 12:30 AM IST (Next Day) | 03:00 PM EDT
Venue: El Sadar Stadium
Expected Lineups
Osasuna (4-2-3-1):
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Sergio Herrera |
| Defense | Javi Galán, Alejandro Catena, Flavien-Enzo Boyomo, Valentin Rosier |
| Defensive Midfield | Iker Muñoz, Jon Moncayola |
| Attacking Midfield | Raúl Moro, Aimar Oroz, Rubén García |
| Attack | Ante Budimir |
Barcelona (4-2-3-1):
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Joan García |
| Defense | Eric García, Pau Cubarsí, Gerard Martín, João Cancelo |
| Midfield | Gavi, Pedri |
| Attacking Midfield | Roony Bardghji, Dani Olmo, Fermín López |
| Attack | Ferran Torres |
Prediction
Barcelona enters as the undoubtedly favorite team in this La Liga fixture. They are in a strong winning streak, having no setbacks to their momentum. Strong attackers like Ferran Torres, Lewandowski, and Pedri make the offensive front an unbreakable one. Their defense is also great, excelling at converting defensive chase into offensive buildup. But Osasuna’s form is mixed and is not as great as Barcelona’s. They have a functional side, which is occasionally best. Given Osasuna’s unreliable performance, Barcelona is predicted to win in this La Liga fixture.
The Pick: Barcelona.
Espanyol vs Real Madrid
Date: 03 May 2026
Time: 12:30 AM IST (Next Day) | 03:00 PM EDT
Venue: RCDE Stadium
Expected Lineups
Espanyol (4-2-3-1):
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Marko Dmitrovic |
| Defense | Carlos Romero, Leandro Cabrera, Fernando Calero, Omar El Hilali |
| Midfield | Edu Expósito, Urko González |
| Attacking Midfield | Pere Milla, Ramon Terrats, Cyril Ngonge |
| Attack | Kike García |
Real Madrid (4-3-3):
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Andriy Lunin |
| Defense | Trent Alexander-Arnold, Antonio Rüdiger, Dean Huijsen, Ferland Mendy |
| Midfield | Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde, Thiago Pitarch |
| Attack | Brahim Díaz, Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior |
Prediction
Real Madrid is having a tougher time than it has ever had this season after sacking Xabi Alonso. Under Alonso, their games were equally good as Barcelona’s. But soon after his sacking, the team was unstable and unable to deliver consistency. This has been particularly the key issue in their current form. Their only hope in this game is Vinícius Júnior. Espanyol, on the other hand, comes in a similar form, struggling for a win. They have never won a single game in their last five games. So, the chances of Espanyol winning are very low.
The Pick: Real Madrid.
Conclusion
There is a saying that “It is Easier to win the Champions League than La Liga”. Just as the saying goes, the Spanish La Liga has always been a tough contest. This season is no exception, as the race for the title is extremely competitive. Real Madrid has reduced hope for the title, whereas Barcelona expects Lamine Yamal’s return. Other interesting narratives include Atlético Madrid’s UCL presence in tandem with the La Liga schedule. In short, the La Liga Matchday is not just another matchday; it embodies the final-stage drama of Spain’s top-flight.
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